Esri Canada

On November 17, Esri Canada’s annual showcase of Canadian GIS excellence returns! Discover how your peers are using maps, geospatial technology and spatial analysis to tackle Canada’s most pressing problems. #EsriCanada #GISDayInCanada #ArcGIS #GIS

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impacts on Indigenous families and communities. At Esri Canada, we believe reconciliation requires continued listening and learning. We remain committed to supporting Indigenous communities and creating space for Indigenous knowledge and leadership. We encourage everyone to take time today to reflect, learn and deepen their understanding of truth and reconciliation. Learn more: https://nctr.ca/

On October 21 at the Esri Canada User Conference, join two back-to-back presentations exploring how GIS is supporting Indigenous communities through better data management, decision-making and long-term sustainability. At 3:00 p.m., Shared Value Solutions Ltd.’ Emma Hawley-Yan and Lynn Wardle will present 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 & 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴, showcasing a tool designed to help Nations document knowledge, map features, track results and manage project information. At 3:30 p.m., Jacob Brown and Thomas Bucher from the Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations will share their 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, developed to replace paper-based processes, streamline reporting and support community operations. 📍 Munro 3456 📅 October 21 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. Check out the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/e433_mjm

🎉 This month, the Esri Canada Monthly Newsletter marks its first anniversary.🎉 In this edition, we’re also recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by sharing resources and stories that encourage learning, reflection and a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives. You’ll also find news on upcoming events and a final reminder to register for the Esri Canada User Conference before October 16. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed, read and shared over the past year. Here’s to year two!

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor – Microsoft We are proud to have Microsoft as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Esri Canada User Conference. Microsoft empowers organizations around the world with innovative technology, cloud and AI solutions that help people work smarter, solve complex challenges and achieve more. Through its ongoing partnership with Esri, Microsoft helps bring geospatial capabilities into the tools and platforms organizations use every day. As organizations increasingly rely on data and AI to inform decision-making, integrating location intelligence into business workflows is more important than ever. Together, Esri and Microsoft help organizations unlock deeper insights, supporting our conference theme of Creating a More Intelligent World. Learn more about Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/ #EsriCanadaUC

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor – Avolve We're proud to have Avolve Software as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Esri Canada User Conference. Avolve is the market leader in electronic plan review, helping cities, counties, municipalities and states modernize the review and approval of residential and commercial planning applications. Through its cloud-based solutions, Avolve helps streamline development workflows, improving efficiency for both applicants and plan reviewers. As communities continue to embrace digital transformation, efficient planning and development processes are more important than ever. By integrating Esri mapping, imagery and infrastructure data directly into electronic plan review workflows, Avolve gives reviewers the spatial context they need to streamline approvals and support smarter community development, reflecting our conference theme of Creating a More Intelligent World. #EsriCanadaUC

We're pleased to announce that Alpesh Patel has been promoted to Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective September 1. Since joining Esri Canada in 1999, Alpesh has played a key role in advancing our capabilities in technology, cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise systems. His leadership has strengthened the foundation supporting our employees, customers, and business operations, while helping us achieve four ISO certifications. As CIO, Alpesh will continue to lead Esri Canada's technology strategy, focusing on secure and reliable operations, digital transformation, innovation, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. Please join us in congratulating Alpesh on this well-deserved promotion.

🎉 This month, the Esri Canada Monthly Newsletter marks its first anniversary.🎉 In this edition, we’re also recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by sharing resources and stories that encourage learning, reflection and a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives. You’ll also find news on upcoming events and a final reminder to register for the Esri Canada User Conference before October 16. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed, read and shared over the past year. Here’s to year two!

How can communities create lasting prosperity while staying true to what makes them unique? Join us at the 2026 Esri Canada User Conference as we welcome Zita Cobb, founder and CEO of the Shorefast Institute for Place-Based Economies, as keynote speaker. Known for her work on Fogo Island and her leadership in advancing place-based economic development, Ms. Cobb will share lessons on community resilience, local knowledge and the importance of understanding place. Taking place October 21-22 in Toronto, the conference will bring together geographic information system (GIS) professionals, innovators and leaders to explore this year's theme: GIS - Creating a More Intelligent World. The program features keynote presentations, customer success stories, technical sessions, networking opportunities and new spotlight sessions focused on GIS for Good, Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence. Read more and register today: https://bit.ly/4hmHwX4

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor – Environics Analytics We're proud to have Environics Analytics as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Esri Canada User Conference. Environics Analytics is Canada's premier marketing and analytical services company, helping organizations turn data into insight, strategy and results. Through advanced data, analytics, modelling and consulting services, its team helps organizations solve complex business challenges and make more informed decisions. As organizations increasingly rely on data to understand people, places and markets, actionable insights are more important than ever. By transforming data into intelligence that drives better outcomes, Environics Analytics supports our conference theme of Creating a More Intelligent World. #EsriCanadaUC